Kuwait prepares for UN committee session on racial discrimination

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a coordination meeting to prepare for the country’s review by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, scheduled for August 10-11 in Geneva. The meeting aimed to strengthen Kuwait’s delegation and highlight the nation’s legislative efforts against racial discrimination, aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a coordination meeting on Tuesday to advance preparations for the country’s upcoming presentation before the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The session focused on Kuwait’s combined 25th and 26th periodic reports, which are scheduled to be reviewed at the UN headquarters in Geneva on August 10 and 11.

The meeting included representatives from various government agencies that will form part of Kuwait’s official delegation during the review. Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah emphasized the country’s ongoing commitment to cooperating with UN human rights mechanisms and maintaining open dialogue with treaty bodies. She highlighted Kuwait’s long-standing adherence to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, which the country ratified in 1968.

Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher also noted that Kuwait’s dedication to human rights is further underscored by its current membership on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2024-2026 term. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ chairmanship of the National Standing Committee for the Preparation of Reports and Follow-up on Human Rights Recommendations, as part of the institutional groundwork to ensure comprehensive engagement with the UN committee.

Participants discussed strategies to bolster the delegation’s technical and diplomatic capabilities, aiming to ensure Kuwait effectively communicates its national efforts in addressing racial discrimination during the examination. The delegation will present information on recent legislative and institutional developments related to this issue, as well as how these measures align with Kuwait Vision 2035 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

The preparation process reflects Kuwait’s commitment to implementing international human rights standards within its national framework and showcases its proactive approach to fulfilling reporting obligations under international treaties.

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